December 13, 2023

December 7, 2023

Minnie Janell "Nell" Drake, age 75 of Belton, passed from this life Thursday, December 7, 2023, peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Services will be held at 3 pm Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton.

Nell was born on October 5, 1948, to the late Rupert "R.E." Hendricks and Sybil Jewel (Stovall) Hendricks in Texarkana, Arkansas. She...

December 2, 2023

Lillian Doris Wilhite, nee Hunt, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023, at the age of 102 in Belton, Texas. She was born on October 8, 1921, in Bell County, Texas. Lillian was a beloved homemaker, dedicating her life to her family and creating a loving home for them.

Lillian was a selfless and generous woman, known for her quick...

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November 18, 2023

Gilbert "Gil" Ronald Hickenbottom, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in Temple, Texas. He was known for his unwavering faith, military service, love for reading, and his dedication to helping others. Gil leaves behind a legacy of resilience and kindness that will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know him. Funeral services will take place...

November 18, 2023

Frieda Kirkpatrick, a beloved mother and cherished Oma, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the age of 83. She will be remembered as a kind, loving, and loyal woman who dedicated her life to her family. Graveside services will be held at 9 am Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.Born on May 12, 1940, to...

November 2, 2023

Doris “Jeanie” Cosper Turnbo, age 87 of Belton, passed from this life Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Park Place Manor in Belton, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm Friday, November 10, 2023, at Moody Cemetery.

Jeanie was born on February 7, 1936, to Jesse and Gracie Cosper in Youngsport, Texas. She attended church in Youngsport and was...

November 1, 2023

Jerry Learmar McClung, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023, at his home surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on November 12, 1940, in El Dorado Arkansas, he was the son of Monroe and Mable McClung.

The time of the visitation will take place on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 5-7 p.m....

October 28, 2023

Gladys V. Waters-Finto, age 87 of Austin, passed from this life Saturday, October 28, 2023, at home. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Friday, November 3, 2023, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. Burial will follow in Resthaven Cemetery.

Gladys was born on February 1, 1936, to the late Jesse Waters and Caldona Chrisner-Waters in Robertson County, Texas....

October 2, 2023

Mary Frances Tanner Blair, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 2, 2023, in Belton, Texas. She was born on August 6, 1931, in Gatesville, Texas to the late John Aubrey Tanner and Lillie Dale Delano. A time of visitation will be held from 5-7 pm Monday, October 9th at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. Funeral...

September 21, 2023

On Thursday, September 21st, 2023, we lost a loving wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and an overall firecracker of a woman. We shared and will forever cherish many memories. All of the talks on the patio, camping adventures with fishing and crabbing as a must, and her being the vibrant woman that was full of life. She loved her...

August 22, 2023

Blanche Ladell (Strain) Preston was born in Colorado City, Texas, on May 5, 1929 to Minnie Belle (Womack) Strain and John Lee Strain. She grew up in a farming and ranching family, along with her sisters Minnie Lee and Irene, before moving to attend college at McMurry in Abilene.

It was in Abilene where she met the love of her...

August 10, 2023

Cynthia Gail (Cindi) Streitmatter, 58, of Salado, TX, was surrounded by her family as she took her last breath and stepped into heaven just before midnight on August 9, 2023.

Cindi was born in 1964 in Colorado Springs, CO, to Jim and Barbara Leckenby and was the oldest of two sisters.  She married her high school sweetheart, Steve Streitmatter, just...

May 27, 2023

David Dom Peluso was born in Berwyn on October 3rd, 1942, and raised in Cicero, IL. He was a member of the Order of the Arrow and earned his Eagle Scout. Mr. Peluso graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in English and was the Student Advisor to the Dean of Academic Affairs.

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May 22, 2023

"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”

Colossians 3:23

Patsy "Pat" Irene Reynolds, 80, departed this life for her eternal home on May 22, 2023. Pat passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be...

May 13, 2023

Angelina Corona, age 51 of Belton, passed from this life Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 am Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Belton.

Angelina was born on June 30, 1971, to Hermilo Corona...

May 5, 2023

Joyce Modgling, age 87 of Belton, passed from this life Friday, May 5, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. Burial will be in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

April 16, 2023

Michael Shane Pierce, Jr., age 24 of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, previously from Temple, Texas, passed from this life Sunday, April 16, 2023. Services will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2023, with a visitation starting at 12 noon and funeral at 2 pm at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. A reception in Michael’s honor will be held at VFW Post...

April 3, 2023

Jacquelynn Joy (Nanny) Painter, age 87 of Round Rock, passed from this life Monday, April 3, 2023. Graveside services will be held at 10 am Friday, April 14, 2023, at North Belton Cemetery.

Jacquelynn was born on May 17, 1935, to Walter and Lois (Campbell) Nanny in Caldwell, Texas. She was so proud...

April 2, 2023

Georgia Virginia Berry, age 97 of Morgan’s Point Resort, passed from this life Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Pflugerville. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. Burial will be in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

Virginia...